Universal Pictures Publicty & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • North Hollywood, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer 2027 Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in media and entertainment, along with career-development programming focused on professional presence and workplace confidence. Internships are paid and run from June 7 through August 13, 2027, for 32–40 hours per week; the exact schedule depends on business needs. The listed opportunities are based in Universal City, California, and this role requires availability to work 40 hours per week during the program dates.

The internship is with Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. Placement areas may include Audience Analysis & Research, Brand Marketing, Creative Advertising, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, In-Theater Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Partnerships & Promotions, and Publicity. Duties depend on the placement. Publicity interns may help prepare for press junkets, research media outlets and contacts, and compile coverage reports. Other possible work includes audience research and reporting; support for brand and film campaigns; development and execution of advertising materials; social media research, content, and event coverage; marketing and release strategies for international territories; and third-party promotional campaigns.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship, have at least sophomore standing (30 credits), be authorized to work in the United States without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship, and be willing to work in Universal City, California. Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible. Junior standing or above and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher are preferred. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship.
• Must have sophomore or higher class standing, with at least 30 credits.
• Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete the I-9 form with that number within three days of hire.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and proofreading communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, strategic, creative, and research-oriented approach.
• Energetic, resourceful, self-starting approach and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• For Publicity placements, help prepare for press junkets.
• Research media outlets and contacts.
• Compile coverage reports.
• Depending on placement, support audience-based quantitative reporting, insights, and strategic analysis.
• Depending on placement, support global brand strategy and film-launch campaigns.
• Depending on placement, assist with producing campaign materials such as trailers, TV spots, and key art.
• Depending on placement, support social activations, research, content creation, editorial calendars, and live social coverage at events.
• Depending on placement, support international movie marketing, distribution, campaigns, and release strategies.
• Depending on placement, help develop third-party branded campaigns for theatrical releases.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.
• At the Universal City office, full-time lower lot employees have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes for unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed